Luther Langford Taylor Jr (died March 23, 1997) was an American politician.

Luther Langford Taylor Jr.
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
1983–1990
Preceded byArchibald Hardy
Succeeded byJohn L. Scott Jr.
Personal details
SpouseCarrie Lou Hollis
ResidenceColumbia, South Carolina

Political career

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Taylor served as a Democratic member for the 77th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1983 to 1990. He was former deputy director of the Midlands Human Resources Development Commission,[1] and a former chairman of the Richland County Board of Zoning Adjustment.

Taylor lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust after pleading guilty to conspiracy and bribery.[2] He was sentenced to 80 months in prison. An order by United States Federal District Court Judge Falcon B. Hawkins dismissed all charges brought against him on February 28, 1997.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Regarding Luther L. Taylor, et al. v Midlands Human Resources Development Commission, et al". South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. July 8, 1982. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "State Lawmaker Found Guilty in a South Carolina Bribery Case". New York Times. October 26, 1990. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "A Concurrent Resolution". South Carolina Legislature. March 26, 1997. Retrieved October 29, 2023.